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Did you know the average Whale of a Cod is around 8 inches in length? That’s a lot of cod! If you measure Pittsburgh landmarks by this Whale-of-a metric, here’s how they stack up: 

• U.S. Steel Tower (Downtown Pittsburgh) – 1,260 Whale of a Cod in height 
• Point State Park Fountain – 225 Whale of a Cod high 
• Steel Curtain roller coaster peak – 330 Whale of a Cod high 
• Observatory Hill (the highest point in Pittsburgh) – 1,834.5 Whale of a Cod 
• Cathedral of Learning – 802 Whale of a Cod 
• USS Requin Submarine (docked at Carnegie Science Center) – 466 Whale of a Cods in length 
• The Majestic ship (part of the Gateway Clipper Fleet) – 340 Whale of a Cods in length 
• Sidney Crosby – 9 Whale of a Cods high 

Let’s get rid of the metric system and work on the cod system. Something everyone can agree on!

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Spring is here, which means it’s time to get out and about (finally!). Thinking about taking a day trip sometime soon? We can help you discover the best destination for you based on your Eat’n Park Whale Meal.  

First things first, what are you drinking? 
A) Water 
B) Fresh-brewed iced tea 
C) Coffee 
D) Pop/Soda 

Appetizers to start? 
A) Chips 
B) Southwest Chicken Quesadilla 
C) Pretzel Sticks 
D) Fried Cheese Sticks 

Pick a soup! 
A) Chicken Noodle 
B) Chili 
C) Potato Soup 
D) Wedding Soup 

Which Whale are you enjoying? 
A) Whale of Cod 
B) Whale and Mac 
C) Whale of a Cod Sandwich 
D) Fisherman’s Platter 

What’s for dessert? 
A) Apple Pie 
B) Pistachio Pie 
C) Cherry Pie 
D) Cookies & Crème Pie 

Mostly A’s: Hershey, PA 
You are a creature of habit and like to frequent tried-and-true foods and venues, which makes Hershey, PA the perfect day trip for you! Just like Hershey’s chocolate has been a special treat for years, so has this delightful town. There’s Hershey Chocolate World, Hershey Park, The Spa at The Hotel Hershey, the Hershey Story Museum, and more!  

Mostly B’s: Athens, OH 
You like to live on the wild side, so head a little Southwest of the border and visit Athens, OH! Home to Ohio University, Athens is a classic college town with plenty to do, including tasting vino at Pleasant Hill Winery, visiting O’Betty’s Hot Dog Museum, or Strouds Run State Park. This unexpected destination offers a lot of random things to do, which is totally in your wheelhouse!  

Mostly C’s: Deep Creek Lake - MD 
You’re an adventure seeker that loves the great outdoors, which makes Deep Creek a great destination for you! Lots of springtime activities await you, including camping in Deep Creek Lake State Park, visiting the nearby town of Garrett for lunch and antiquing, or just hanging out and enjoying the lake views over a cup of coffee---and maybe some Eat’n Park pie you brought with you! 

Mostly D’s: Washington, D.C.  
You like to go all out and do not believe in the mantra “less is more,” which makes Washington, D.C. your ideal destination! Take in the sights of the nation’s capital, bask in the charming display of spring cherry blossoms, and visit the many museums. There’s always something to do in D.C. for someone who loves a platter of options.

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One question we frequently get at Eat’n Park is just how is Whale of a Cod made?  

Well, it all starts at the tip of the Golden Triangle in Pittsburgh, where Monongahela, Ohio, and Allegheny rivers converge. Delicious cod washes up on the shores there. Then, a group of yinzer farmers picks the cod, wraps them in Terrible Towels to give them their golden color, and then places them in the Hays Bald Eagle nest until they’re ready to be sent to our restaurants.  

Once they arrive at Eat’n Park, team members carefully hand-bread the cod in panko breadcrumbs, and the Whale is then included in different dishes for guests to enjoy, like the Whale of a Cod, Whale of a Cod Sandwich, Whale & Mac, and Fisherman’s Platter.  

Now you know the long, strenuous journey of how a Whale of a Cod ends up on your plate or in your to-go box! Bet you never knew!

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• A La Carte Side for 3.49 
• Premium Side with your meal for $1 more 
• Whale and Mac for 12.49
• Pint for 7.99
• Quart for 9.99

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It’s o-fish-ially Fish Fry season, and we’re kicking off the most fin-tastic time of year with a full listing of all the places where you can get your fry on:

• Altoona – 137 Bowling Lane Altoona, PA 16601 
• Austintown, OH – 5451 Mahoning Avenue Austintown, OH 44515 
• Avalon – 1002 Ohio River Boulevard Pittsburgh, PA 15202 
• Banksville – 1250 Banksville Road Pittsburgh, PA 15216 
• Belle Vernon – 1675 Broad Avenue Rostraver Township, PA 15012 
• Bethel Park – 5220 Library Road, Bethel Park, PA 15102 
• Bridgeville – 1197 Washington Pike, Bridgeville, PA 15017 
• Butler (Clearview Mall) – 114 Clearview Circle, Butler, PA 16001 
• Butler (New Castle Road) – 214 New Castle Road, Butler, PA 16001 
• Center Twp. – 120 Wagner Road Monaca, PA 15061 
• Chippewa – 500 Chippewa Town Center Beaver Falls, PA 15010 
• Clarion – 35 Perkins Road Clarion, PA 16214 
• Cranberry (Marshall Twp.) – 19085 Perry Highway Mars, PA 16046 
• Dormont – 2874 West Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15216 
• DuBois – 1355 Beeline Highway DuBois, PA 15801 
• Erie – 7355 Peach Street Erie, PA 16509 
• Franklin – 553 Allegheny Boulevard Franklin, PA 16323 
• Franklin Park – 2650 Brandt School Road Wexford, PA 15090 
• Greensburg – 5277 Route 30 Greensburg, PA 15601 
• Grove City – 1911 Leesburg-Grove City Road Grove City, PA 16127  
• Hampton Twp. – 5143 Route 8 Gibsonia, PA 15044 
• Hermitage – 2270 East State Street Hermitage, PA 16148 
• Indiana – 2675 Oakland Avenue Indiana, PA 15701 
• Johnstown – 1461 Scalp Avenue Johnstown, PA 15904 
• Latrobe – 1026 Mount Laurel Plaza Latrobe, PA 15650 
• McKeesport – 805 Lysle Boulevard McKeesport, PA 15132 
• McKnight (Northbound) – 7370 McKnight Road Pittsburgh, PA 15237 
• McKnight (Southbound) – 7671 McKnight Road Pittsburgh, PA 15237 
• Monongahela – 1250 West Main Street Monongahela, PA 15063 
• Monroeville – 3987 Monroeville Boulevard Monroeville, PA 15146 
• Moon Township – 9516 University Boulevard Moon Township, PA 15108 
• Morgantown, WV – 353 Patteson Drive Morgantown, WV 26505 
• Murrysville – 4584 William Penn Highway Murrysville, PA 15668 
• Natrona Heights – 1626 Broadview Boulevard Natrona Heights, PA 15065 
• New Kensington – 380 Freeport Street New Kensington, PA 15068 
• New Stanton – 111 West Byers Avenue New Stanton, PA 15672 
• North Huntingdon – 8891 Route 30 Irwin, PA 15642 
• North Versailles – 299 Lincoln Highway North Versailles, PA 15137 
• Penn Hills – 11746 Frankstown Road Pittsburgh, PA 15235 
• Peters Township (Canonsburg) – 3380 Washington Road Suite 1 McMurray, PA 15317 
• Pittsburgh Mills – 3005 Pittsburgh Mills Boulevard Tarentum, PA 15084  
• Robinson – 100 Park Manor Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15205 
• Sewickley – 201 Ohio River Boulevard Sewickley, PA 15143 
• Shaler – 930 Butler Street Etna, PA 15223 
• Somerset – 926 North Center Avenue Somerset, PA 15501 
• South Hills – 301 South Hills Village Pittsburgh, PA 15241 
• St. Clairsville, OH – 50620 Valley Center Boulevard St. Clairsville, OH 43950 
• Steubenville, OH – 100 Mall Drive Steubenville, OH 43952 
• Uniontown – 519 West Main Street Uniontown, PA 15401 
• Warren, OH – 2057 Wal Mart Drive NE Warren, OH 44483 
• Washington – 320 Oak Spring Road Washington, PA 15301 
• Water Works (Fox Chapel) – 849 Freeport Road Pittsburgh, PA 15238 
• Waterfront – 245 East Waterfront Drive Homestead, PA 15120 
• Weirton, WV – 226 Three Springs Drive Weirton, WV 26062 
• Westmont – 1900 Minno Drive Johnstown, PA 15905 
• Wheeling/Triadelphia, WV – 80 Fort Henry Road Triadelphia, WV 26059 
• Whitehall – 5100 Clairton Boulevard Pittsburgh, PA 15236 

Alright, you caught us! It’s all our Eat’n Park restaurants. Yep, from Whale of a Cod to Breaded Shrimp and more, we have everything you need to celebrate the season of the Fish. 

Dine in or order for takeout today! Order online with us and reel in your catch via our Pickup Window (select locations), our pickup shelves, curbside pickup, or delivery (select locations).

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Whale of a Cod season is upon us, and there are so many ways to Whale at your favorite Eat’n Park! No matter what you’re hungry for, we’re here to serve up HUGE pieces of hand-breaded, fresh-cooked cod, just for you! In fact, we’re so excited for Whale of a Cod season that we’re giving you $3 off to use any time between now and this Sunday, March 6!

$3 OFF $15
Expires Sunday, March 6, 2022. 
Valid for dine-in or takeout. Minimum $15 purchase. Guest must pay any sales tax due. Not good in combination with any other offer. Not redeemable for cash or gift card. 

TO USE WITH YOUR ONLINE ORDER: 
Ordering Online? Code "FishSave" must be applied to cart before submitting order to receive offer.

TO USE IN STORE:
Print coupon and provide coupon to server. Coupon must be printed to redeem in restaurant.

ARIS 07-5658

Download the Eat'n Park Mobile App and get coupons sent straight to your phone!

  

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And the winner of our Eat'n Park Love Stories is… Nikki S.! Nikki's incredible story touched all of our hearts, making her the deserving winner of Eat'n Park date nights for a year! A huge congratulations to all our finalists, and thanks to everyone who shared their love stories – they sure made us smile! Read below for all of our finalist's love stories: 

Nikki S. (Winner)
Eat'n Park has planted deep roots in my heart, more so than the average person. To some, it’s a fun place to have dinner, but for me, it’s a huge part of my life story. My grandfather started going to Eat'n Park in my hometown pretty much since the beginning. There he made friends with the servers, managers, and the other regular guests. So as I grew up, my family would join him. It became the place to go for the Savini family—the place where we celebrated birthdays, retirements, and even New Years Day. Fast forward to my junior year of high school, and just guess where I got my first job? Yup, it was Eat'n Park. My best friend and I worked there. We made so many memories there that some even got brought up at my maid of honor speech at her wedding in 2020! My family, especially my grandfather, came in even more often while I worked. They say it was to see me, but I think they just wanted my discount! Anyway, I was a greeter, but I still remember my grandfather slipping me tips on his way out. There were so many things I loved about that job. One was smelling the freshly baked pies while cleaning the pie case at the end of my shift. But even more, I loved the community among the staff. We were there for each other. We took care of one another. I no longer work at the Place of Smiles, but I always receive the warmest greeting every time I go in for the AMAZING fried raviolis! My grandfather loved Eat'n Park and the workers loved him too. They memorized his breakfast order, which wasn’t complicated: one slice of toast and one sausage link. My grandfather passed away in 2021. At his funeral, I noticed a beautiful bouquet of flowers. And to no surprise, it was from the staff of Eat'n Park. I told you we took care of one another, didn’t I? To this day, when I go into the restaurant, I look at the coffee cups and think of my grandfather. I think of the memories our family has had there. I think of the lifelong friends I made there. I think of the community created there. Eat'n Park takes care of its own and treats customers like family. In writing this, I send much love to Eat n Park, especially the one in my hometown. Happy Valentines Day ENP! 

Ginger D. 
We've been in love with Eat 'n Park and with each other for 62 years! When my boyfriend and I first dated, in 1957, we enjoyed going to the Eat'n Park in Shaler. They had the Big Boy on the front lawn. A year later he was my husband. We lived in a house right across the road from that same Eat 'n Park. We were frequent guests and would drive across that road and eat our meals off of a tray on our car door that the carhops would put our dinners on.Then we moved to Butler and had 4 children and went to the New Castle Road Eat'n Park several times a week. We were on a first name basis with most of the wait staff, including one woman who was a long time employee and worked way back with the carhops came out on roller skates! We participated in a Focus Group and as a result they added a drive up window. We moved to Monongahela and as frequent visitors knew all of the wait staff there. They even put our sugar-free peach ice tea out for us before we got to our booth. Now we are back in Butler and really enjoy the new Retro Eat 'n Park! In 62 years of marriage (we are 80 and 83 years old), we have spent many happy times at Eat'n Park with our 4 children and 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. It's our favorite place to hold our family celebrations.

Kristen C. 
Eat'n Park is sacred ground for my friend, Abbie, and I. We have a date once a month at our local Eat'n Park. We are both busy mothers, wives, and educators. Our schedules are packed with sports, dance classes, church, and our families. Sometimes we dine together for brunch, sometimes it is late night pie and ice cream, or a soup and salad bar. We have shared so many conversations while sharing an appetizer. Eat'n Park has been a place for us to catch up, encourage one another, cry or laugh about our lives. Usually it’s all of the above.

Kimmy J. 
Me and my bffs come to the Whitehall eat'n park once a month for an “old ladies luncheon”. We love the salad bar. I am a little person so reaching things isn’t always the greatest. My bff ryan knows how much I love pickled eggs. So he scooped one out of the container at the bar and left it on the spoon for me. I was two people down in line. When I saw it, I looked over at him and he was smiling. Digging a pickled egg out of a container for your bff. That’s love.

Kim S. 
When my children were little, we always went to Eat' n Park with my parents after church. Through the years, Eat'n Park was our favorite go-to restaurant. My mom, Jane Elcan, passed away in 2017. My dad, Joel Elcan was able to stay in his house. For the next two years, I would pick my dad up and take him to Eat'n Park for dinner. Every day he would call me and ask me what time I was picking him up. We lived about 4 miles away, so he was close to us. If I couldn't get him, my husband, son, or daughter would take him. It was always around 4:00. Going to Eat-n-Park was the highlight of his day. Eventually, all the waitresses and waiters got to know my dad. He loved Eat'n Park's chili. He could not eat the beans because he had difficulty swallowing them. It got to the point when the wait-staff saw him walking in the door they would get one of the waitresses to get his chili ready with no beans.

The lady who worked the salad bar would return to the kitchen and would prepare him a big bowl of bean-free chili. The chili was always his starter before his meal. He would also always ask for five extra napkins. My dad was a retired Electrical Engineer and always was well organized with everything. In the next couple of years, I grew very close to my dad. I was his only child. We both looked forward to spending time with each other, especially at Eat'n Park. He also loved the watermelon on the salad bar when they had it. Once again, the lady who worked the salad bar would go back to the kitchen and check and see if there was any extra watermelon for him. Out of curiosity, one time, he asked the waitress how they got all the beans out of the chili. The waitress said, "Well, sir, we all use a strainer and scoop the beans out for you."

I will forever be grateful for the friendly waitresses and waiters that worked there. They all loved talking with him. Then when we finished eating, we would walk outside, and he would say, "That was a good meal." My dad passed away in October of 2019 at the age of 90. I went to Eat'n Park to tell all the workers he had passed. Everyone had tears in their eyes. Before he was laid to rest, my son put five extra Eat'n Park napkins in his suitcoat. I will never forget the acts of kindness the employees showed my dad. In his obituary, it read, "He loved to take his grandchildren to Eat-n-Park."

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